Content Warning: This episode contains themes of suicide and despair, presented through folklore and horror storytelling. Listener discretion is advised.

On the lonely prairies of South Dakota, legends speak of Walking Sam—a towering shadow said to collect the hopeless, stringing them like beads along his endless arms. Those who hear his whispers aren’t offered death, but something far more chilling: rest without release, an eternal march across the plains.

In this episode of Haunted American History, we dive into the unsettling folklore of Walking Sam, a figure rooted in Sioux legend and tied to real-world stories of despair. Blending atmospheric horror with history, this story explores the whispers of the tall man on the prairie and the haunting questions his legend raises.

If you’re drawn to creepy podcasts about American folklore, urban legends, and paranormal horror, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

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Deep in South Carolina’s low country, the legend of the Boo Hag has haunted generations. She’s said to slip into your home at night, stealing the very skin from your body before vanishing into the swamp. Most people tell the story as a warning.

But one man hears it as an invitation.

A former killer who once claimed his victims’ skins now stalks the Boo Hag herself, tracking the trail she leaves behind. For him, it’s more than folklore—it’s a way to feed the old hunger without drawing human blood. But in the humid dark, hunter and hunted blur, and the line between justice, obsession, and damnation disappears.

This episode of Haunted American History blends Southern Gothic atmosphere with one of South Carolina’s most chilling pieces of folklore. Perfect for fans of dark folklore, monster legends, and horror stories that walk the knife’s edge between man and monster.

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In Rhode Island’s historic General Stanton Inn, guests have long reported the sound of a woman crying through the night—grief without a face, sorrow without end. But what if the ghost isn’t the one doing the haunting?

This week, we explore the legend of the crying ghost and present a new story about a man who carries his grief like a shadow… and the house that remembers everything.

I've written numerous stories over the years, and this one took a toll on me. Enjoy

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In the deep woods of Pennsylvania, we explore the legend of the Giwoggle—a bizarre creature with the body of a wolf, the claws of a bird, and the hooves of a horse. Learn how witches once conjured this phantom to carry out revenge and how the legendary Loop Hill Ike hunted it, a real-life monster hunter from the 1800s. We trace its journey from a terrifying specter to a beloved local mascot that now marches in the annual town parade. Finally, we bring the legend to life with an original story inspired by this unique piece of American folklore.

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This week, I travel to the misty shores of Cannon Beach, Oregon, to investigate the chilling legend of the Bandage Man. A spectral figure swathed in bloody bandages is said to haunt the coastal highways, a terrifying remnant of a gruesome logging accident.

Is the Bandage Man a restless spirit seeking revenge, or a terrifying tale born from the mist-shrouded Oregon coast?

To bring the legend to life, we'll also feature a reading of a new, short story inspired by the Bandage Man, penned by me. The Bandage Man may win your heart, if he doesn't rip it out first.

I'm thrilled to share an episode of my new show, Disturb Me. In this show, my wife, Meghan, and I go in blind and share the most disturbing true crime, paranormal, and all-around disturbing events in an effort to disturb each other and the listeners.

I hope you all enjoy and look out for Disturb Me, launching soon!

Venture with us to the outskirts of Oklahoma City, where urban legends collide with reality. In Spencer, Oklahoma, hidden among overgrown trails and whispering woods, lies the infamous Purple Church—a site steeped in rumors of satanic rituals, sacrifices, and unsettling paranormal phenomena. Is it merely a haunting myth, or truly a gateway to the underworld? Then dim the lights, settle in, and enjoy the original tale, Swap.

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